[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 43, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 43CFR3162.2-1]



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                    TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR

 

    CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

 

PART 3160_ONSHORE OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS--Table of Contents

 

   Subpart 3162_Requirements for Operating Rights Owners and Operators

 

Sec.  3162.2-1  Drilling and producing obligations.



    (a) The operator, at its election, may drill and produce other wells 

in conformity with any system of well spacing or production allotments 

affecting the field or area in which the leased lands are situated, and 

which is authorized and sanctioned by applicable law or by the 

authorized officer.

    (b) After notice in writing, the lessee(s) and operating rights 

owner(s) shall promptly drill and produce such other wells as the 

authorized officer may reasonably require in order that the lease may be 

properly and timely developed and produced in accordance with good 

economic operating practices.



[66 FR 1892, Jan. 10, 2001. Redesignated at 66 FR 1892, Jan. 10, 2001; 

66 FR 24073, May 11, 2001]



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